ESPEN practical guideline | Home parenteral nutrition

Summary: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a form of nutrition support where a patient receives intravenous nutrition at home. It is used for patients who cannot receive adequate nutrition through oral or enteral routes, such as those with intestinal failure, severe inflammatory bowel disease, or other gastrointestinal disorders. HPN can be a life-saving therapy, but it requires careful patient selection, as well as ongoing monitoring and management by a multidisciplinary team. The ESPEN guideline aims to provide practical guidance on the use of HPN, including the nutritional and metabolic aspects of care and the practical considerations of administering HPN at home. The guideline also emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care and shared decision-making, highlighting the need for regular assessment and monitoring of patients.

Article: ESPEN practical guideline: Home parenteral nutrition – Clinical Nutrition